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Offered is „Artistic Fidelity USB-Modul, Afi, Arfi dac2, Arfi PSU - SET“ by artistic fidelity as second-hand device from the category „D/A Converter“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 1600584666 ends on 31.10.2026 at 11:59 o'clock.
€2,099 is ambitious against the recent used EUR market: it sits well above the €1,405 75th percentile and more than double the €982 median, so this is not a casual buy. For a set like this, the price only makes sense if the included pieces are exactly the ones you want and the condition is genuinely excellent.
The upside is that these modular Fidelity Research/Artistic Fidelity DAC and USB parts are niche, well-regarded by owners for keeping an older digital front end relevant, and complete sets can be harder to assemble than buying one box at a time. That said, at this level you’d want to confirm all modules, PSU, cables, and functionality are present and fully working, because the value here depends more on completeness and support than on the name alone.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Fidelity Research emerged from Tokyo in 1964, founded by Isamu Ikeda amid Japan's postwar audio boom. The company quickly established itself as a precision engineering powerhouse, focusing on analog playback components during the golden age of vinyl. Operating until around 1984, it embodied the meticulous craftsmanship that defined high-end Japanese hi-fi, with designs that prioritized sonic purity and mechanical innovation.
The brand specialized in moving-coil (MC) phono cartridges and tonearms, earning acclaim for models like the MC-202 cartridge and the iconic FR-64 and FR-66 series. These products featured advanced materials such as stainless steel and specialized alloys, delivering exceptional tracking, detail retrieval, and dynamics. While not venturing into amplifiers, speakers, or digital gear like DACs, Fidelity Research honed a narrow but masterful niche in turntable essentials.
Today, Fidelity Research holds vintage-collector status among discerning audiophiles, revered for its high-end analog prowess. Once priced at premiums like $495 for top tonearms, its gear commands cult following in the used market, prized for timeless transparency and build quality that rivals modern boutique offerings. For vinyl enthusiasts seeking uncompromised heritage, it remains a benchmark.
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